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Physical Therapy seeks volunteers for student research dealing with back issues

Winston-Salem State University’s Department of Physical Therapy is looking for participants for a study titled: “Evaluation of segmental lumbar spinal motion and physiological responses following common spinal mobilization techniques.”

The student research group is seeking participants 18 and older with the greatest need for 50 years or older, who do not currently have any lower back pain and have not previously had low back surgery. Participants attend one (1) session for about 45 minutes. 

Dr. Nathan J. Savage, board certified in orthopedics and clinical electrophysiology and registered in musculoskeletal sonography, is an assistant professor in the Department of Physical Therapy. He is leading the research.

If you are interested, see the informed consent document for more details or contact Kayleigh Taylor at ktaylor221@Rams.wssu.edu or Dr. Nathan J. Savage at (336) 750-8205 or email savagenj@wssu.edu.

Dates available are:

  • Wednesday, Feb 7, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Friday, March 8, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Wednesday, March 27, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Friday, April 5, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

 

Possible dates (based on need):

  • Friday, March 29, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
  • Friday, April 12, 2-5 p.m.
  • Friday, April 19, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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